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In this column...
Parent/Board Gathering * Parents Council of Washington * A Note From Mrs. Zeppos * A Night in New Orleans
Parent/Board Gathering    
The annual Parent/Board Gathering is Monday, Feb. 27 at 7 pm. Head of School John Huber and Board of Trustees Chair Chris Marett will present the Strategic Vision 2012-2017. Please RSVP online if you plan to attend.
Parents Council of Washington    
The Parents Council of Washington is on facebook! Please visit our new page and “Like” us as we begin using this interactive resource to share important information about events and important issues.

Upcoming Programs
2012 Best Practices Program for Representatives, PA Presidents and Interested Parents
Thursday, March 1, 2012, 8:30 am – Noon, National Presbyterian School, Washington, DC
Topic: Encouraging Kindness in Our Schools: A Forum to Share How Schools Cultivate Kindness and Respond to Bullying
All parents are invited to attend this program and can easily register using this link: http://parentscouncilofwashington.eventbrite.com   
 
Webinar – Learning Styles and Perceptual Pathways – Tapping into Neurological Proclivities
Wednesday, March 7, 2012, 9 – 10 pm
Topic: Brain Science and Development For parents with students in grades PreK through 12
To register:
http://dragonflylearning.org/transactions/SelfRegister.aspx PCW Security
Code: CA86VN0Q (note: 7th character is a zero)
A Note From Mrs. Zeppos    
Daniela Zeppos, Spanish Teacher
As part of our Spanish program, our students are consistently traveling through Latin America and to Spain while they are studying a unit for Spanish. Currently, third grade is in Bolivia and soon will travel to El Salvador; fourth grade is in Argentina and soon will move to Honduras; fifth grade is in Paraguay and soon will head to Mexico; sixth grade just completed their trip to El Salvador; seventh grade is in Mexico and soon will travel to Puerto Rico; and eighth grade is currently in the United States studying all the Hispanic influence and traditions.

To help students be more involved with each country, I have designated a cultural bulletin board in my classroom with pictures and items, so that all the students can learn from it. If there are any families that have ANY Hispanic items at home that they would like to donate, I would truly appreciate it.

Also, for any parents wanting to volunteer in the Spanish library let me know.

GRACIAS
    
Family Fun Night Barnesville at the Bayou is one week away! The evening promises to hold lots of fun and excitement for kids and adults alike. Enjoy tasty New Orleans fare (and cotton candy), learn some new dance moves with Dancing on the Bayou, participate in fun activities and crafts, hone your hula hooping skills with Hooping with Angel and watch the Mardi Gras Parade featuring floats made by each class. Don't forgot to enter the Louisiana Cuisine Cookoff and please consider volunteering a half hour of your time to make the event run smoothly. For more information about entering the cookoff or to volunteer, please complete and return the attached form to Mrs. Nave.
 
Raffle tickets are still on sale. Order yours by Friday, Feb. 17 - online or on paper - if you want them sent home with your kids. All orders after that date will be available at Will Call. Tickets also will be on sale the night of the event. If you are unable to attend, you can still enter the raffle via an absentee raffle form. This form will be available in the Family Fun Night catalog, which will come home next week. Contact Kristen Carter with any questions. 
 
A sampling of raffle baskets:
Tickets to the SOLD OUT Fresh Beat Band concert
Kindle Fire
Razor Ripstick Ripster
Premium Seat Tickets to a Caps game
Premium Seat Tickets to a Wizards game
Two Vera Bradley Baskets
An Acoustic Guitar
 
All the baskets are on display in the School hallway.
 
See you on the Bayou!
    
    
In this column...
2012-2013 Calendar * Important Dates * On-time Re-enrollment Deadline * Hot Dog Lunch Orders * T-shirt/Hoodies Last Chance
2012-2013 Calendar    
The 2012-2013 school year Calendar of Major Dates is now available.
Important Dates    
February
17: No School for Students
20: Presidents' Day: School & Offices Closed
22: Bake Sale, 6th Grade
24: Family Fun Night, 6:30 pm
27: Parent/Board Gathering
March
1: 7th & 8th Grade Exams; Re-enrollment & EC/PreK Priority Application Deadline
2: 7th & 8th Grade Exams; New Student Acceptance Notification
5: 7th & 8th Grade Exams
7: Admissions Open House; End 2nd Trimester; Bake Sale, 2nd Grade
8: 1:30 Dismissal
9: Noon Dismissal
On-time Re-enrollment Discount    
Don't delay! To take advantage of the enrollment discount voucher, contracts must be returned with the $1,000 deposit by March 1, 2012!
Hot Dog Lunch Orders    
The 8th graders are serving Hot Dogs for lunch on Feb. 24. If you would like to order, please complete and return the Hot Dog Order Form to Mrs. Nave by Tuesday, Feb. 21. Please note: the dessert is a rice krispy treat, not cookies as indicated on the previous order form.
T-shirt/Hoodies Last Chance!    
Due to popular demand, the 8th grade is offering one more chance to order the Barnesville Athletics and Lacrosse t-shirts and hoodies. If you are interested, please complete and return the forms to Mrs. Nave by Wednesday, Feb. 22. Both designs are approved for PE.
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